The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

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The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Hey Obsassenachs! Welcome to The Sassenach Files -- a podcast that’s all about the world of Outlander! From episode reviews, to character analysis, and costume design to filming locations, take a ride with me, Chelsea, as I share my obsession over the best show on television.

  1. MAR 31

    Fortune Favors the Bold

    This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is chatting about the episode every Outlander book reader has been waiting for – 714: “Ye Dinna Get Used to It” written by Herself, Diana Gabaldon. Come along as she discusses how Brianna’s storyline finally pays off in this episode, Ian and Rachel’s unnecessary presence in this episode, and her thoughts on how Jamie, Claire, and John’s stories came to a head this week. By far and away her favorite part of 714 was the storyline that centered around William, Fanny, and Jane and their ever-evolving relationship, so stay tuned for her thoughts on the newest members of our cast and their stories!

    53 min

  2. MAR 17

    The Right Color This Time

    Welcome back! This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is breaking down 713: “Hello, Goodbye.” Come along as she discusses Jamie and Claire’s roles as parents to Ian and Rachel, and how that is reflected in the portrayal of their marriage. The echoes, callbacks, and parallels featured in this episode as they relate to previous episodes are strong, and elude to the fact that this was originally planned to be the final season. She also discusses Bree’s conversion to Mama Bear, Roger's reunion with his father, and a few issues she had with the structure and writing that ultimately brought the episode down a few pegs.

    52 min

  3. MAR 3

    I Am Not Bloody Sorry

    This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is back to discuss her favorite episode of 7B, 712: “Carnal Knowledge.” Come join her as she discusses the development of Lord John from a supporting role to part of the main cast, a new face to the outlander cast – Sylvia Presente, aka Jane Pocock, and the technical genius that made this episode truly spectacular. But that is only the tip of the iceberg as she dives deep into some of the most controversial moments of the episode, including Jamie and John’s brawl, Jamie and Claire’s ten-minute long “come to Jesus” moment followed by a possessive *cough* encounter in the dining room.

    1h 7m

  4. FEB 17

    Think of the Deer, My Dear.

    Excuse the sniffles this week as Chelsea discusses 711: “A Hundredweight of Stone” on the newest episode of The Sassenach Files. Pour yourself a dram, and cozy up to the fire as she chats about the many shades of Lord John, the creative choices surrounding The Big Event, and an alternative approach to the balance of the Bree, Roger, and Buck story. From set and filming location choices, to the revelation of William’s true parentage, there was a lot to process this week. So fasten your seatbelts as we attempt to sort through it all!

    1h 6m

  5. FEB 3

    Mine Would Stop Too

    This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is back to chat about 710: “Brotherly Love.” Come join her as she discusses the gorgeous visual language and symbology utilized in this episode. She also chats about William and Rachel’s adorable flirtation, Roger’s constant string of surprises, and a fantastic bookend for the episode. She also talks about the shocking news of Jamie’s death, and the phenomenal performances on and off screen that made the fallout so powerful!

    57 min

  6. JAN 20

    Home Is Where The Heart Is

    Season Seven might be over, but the podcasting has just begun! This week on an all new episode of The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is breaking down episode 709 of Outlander, “Unfinished Business.” Come along as she discusses her thoughts on the creative choice to include Roger’s voiceover, the impact on Claire and Jamie returning to Lallybroch after a decade in America, and the use of Midhope Castle as a way to link the separate timelines together. She also discusses the much anticipated reckoning between Jamie and Laoghaire, and how Young Ian’s life choices and past traumas come to a head upon his return home.

    1h 2m

  7. 11/11/2024

    SPOILER ALERT: Countdown to 7B

    This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is joined by her friend Angela from Queen Bee’s Hive to discuss what they think is going to be included in Part 2 of Season 7. Come along as the breakdown each episode by writer, title, and content to analyze what plot points are going to be translated from An Echo in The Bone and Written in My Own Heart’s Blood to the screen. They use their book knowledge, released promotional material, and cast interviews to piece together all of their prognostications. So, if you’ve been dying to know what’s coming up in this upcoming eight episodes of Outlander, pull up a chair, pour a dram, and join the discussion! You can also watch the full version of the live event on Chelsea’s group TSF Obsassenachs.

    57 min

  8. 11/04/2024

    SPOILER ALERT: 7B Official Trailer

    The week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is slowing things down–literally–to break apart the Season Seven, Part B Official Trailer. Come along as she muses about the darker mood of this trailer, as well as the use of gun shots, bayonets, and cannon explosions to emphasize the emotional turmoil of the season. She also chats about upcoming plot points like Jamie and Claire’s return to Lallybroch, Jamie’s encounter with the infamous Laoghaire MacKenzie, Claire and John’s developing relationship, and what we can expect for Brianna and Roger Mac in the upcoming season.

    56 min
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Hey Obsassenachs! Welcome to The Sassenach Files -- a podcast that’s all about the world of Outlander! From episode reviews, to character analysis, and costume design to filming locations, take a ride with me, Chelsea, as I share my obsession over the best show on television.

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